synonym Comparative
誠実
VS
篤実
Differences Between "誠実" and "篤実"
Option A
誠実
Meaning
sincere, honest, faithful
Reading
せいじつ (seijitsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は仕事に誠実で、誰からも信頼されている。
He is sincere in his work and trusted by everyone.
Option B
篤実
Meaning
sincere, honest, faithful, earnest
Reading
とくじつ (tokujitsu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は篤実な人柄で、皆から信頼されている。
He is a sincere person and trusted by everyone.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(sincere, honest, faithful)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 誠実: Describes a person who is honest, trustworthy, and sincere in their words and actions. (偽りがなく、まじめで、真心がこもっている様子。人柄や態度に対し用いられることが多い。「誠実な人柄」のように形容動詞として使う。)
- 篤実: A somewhat formal and traditional word, often used to describe a person's character as being profoundly honest and reliable. Less common in everyday conversation than 誠実 (seijitsu).
- 誠実: Describes a person who is honest, trustworthy, and sincere in their words and actions. (偽りがなく、まじめで、真心がこもっている様子。人柄や態度に対し用いられることが多い。「誠実な人柄」のように形容動詞として使う。)
- 篤実: A somewhat formal and traditional word, often used to describe a person's character as being profoundly honest and reliable. Less common in everyday conversation than 誠実 (seijitsu).
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